Ivanka replies to Diljit's post, says 'thanks for taking me to Taj Mahal'
After actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh shared a photoshopped picture of himself with US President Donald Trump's daughter Ivanka, the latter has responded. "Thank you for taking me to the spectacular Taj Mahal! It was an experience I'll never forget!" she replied with a winking emoji. Diljit had joked that Ivanka was "after his life to take her to Taj Mahal".read more at Twitter
Pollution clears over China amid coronavirus outbreak; NASA releases pics
NASA and European Space Agency (ESA) pollution monitoring satellites have detected significant decrease in pollution over China. There is evidence that the change is at least partly related to the economic slowdown following the outbreak of coronavirus, NASA said. NASA images show concentrations of nitrogen dioxide, a harmful gas emitted by motor vehicles, power plants, and industrial facilities.read more at NASA
Coronavirus spreading via fomites; airborne spread not major driver: WHO
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is transmitted via droplets and fomites during close unprotected contact between an infector and infectee, the WHO has said. Airborne spread has not been reported for COVID-19 and it is not believed to be a major driver of transmission, it added. Further, the WHO said the fecal-oral route also does not appear to be a driver of transmission.read more at Hindustan Times
Man whose wife also caught coronavirus is 1st to die from the virus in Australia
A 78-year-old Australian man who had been in quarantine after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan has become the first person to die from the virus in the country. The man's wife also caught coronavirus, but is in stable condition, authorities said. Australia's tally of coronavirus infections stands at 25, according to government figures.read more at Reuters
Don't greet each other with kisses: France tells citizens as coronavirus cases rise
Amid rising coronavirus cases in France, the country's health minister Olivier Véran has advised people to cut back on la bise – the custom of greeting friends and relatives with kisses. The French government on Saturday put a temporary ban on public gatherings with more than 5,000 people due to the outbreak. Two people have died from coronavirus in France.read more at The Guardian
First death in US due to coronavirus reported in Washington state
A person has died due to COVID-19 in Washington state, marking the first death due to coronavirus in the US. The person who died was a man in his 50s with underlying health conditions, and there was no evidence he contracted the virus through travel, health officials said. Over 2,900 people have died due to coronavirus globally,.read more at Reuters
May never be excited about a crowd again after going to India: Trump
While addressing a rally in South Carolina, US President Donald Trump said he would never be excited about a crowd again after having addressed over 1 lakh people in Ahmedabad's Motera Stadium during his two-day visit to India. "They (Indians) have a great leader, and they have great love for US people. That was really a worthwhile trip," he added.read more at ANI
Pope Francis expels Kerala priest jailed for raping 16-year-old girl
Adhering to a policy of "zero tolerance" for clergy who sexually exploit minors, Pope Francis has expelled rape convict Kerala priest Robin Vadakkumchery from all priestly duties and rights, according to church officials. Vadakkumchery is currently in jail for raping and impregnating a 16-year-old girl. Last year, a POCSO court sentenced Vadakkumchery to 20 years of imprisonment.read more at The Quint
Trump says he will meet Taliban leaders soon
US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would be personally meeting leaders of the Taliban in the near future. This comes as the US and Taliban signed a peace deal aimed at ending the 18-year war in Afghanistan. Trump did not say where he would be meeting leaders of the group that has fought the US presence in Afghanistan.read more at Reuters
Man shares photoshopped pics of Ivanka from her Taj Mahal visit, she responds
A man named Aditya Chaudhary took to Twitter to share photoshopped pictures of Ivanka Trump from her Taj Mahal visit, with one of the pictures showing her riding pillion on a bicycle. Ivanka shared the post on Twitter and responded, writing, "I appreciate the warmth of the Indian people...I made many new friends!!!"read more at Twitter
Not committed to releasing 5,000 Taliban prisoners: Afghan Prez after peace deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Sunday rejected a Taliban demand for the release of 5,000 prisoners as a condition for talks with the Afghan government and civilians. The clause has been included in the peace deal signed between the US and Taliban. Taliban prisoners would be released in exchange for up to 1,000 Afghan government captives, the clause said.read more at Reuters
Turkey launches operation against Syrian army, downs 2 planes
Turkey launched an operation against the Syrian Army in response to the killing of dozens of Turkish soldiers in Syria's Idlib province last month. Turkish Defense Minister Hulusi Akar said that Turkish forces destroyed eight helicopters, 103 tanks, 72 howitzers, three air defence systems and downed two planes. However, Syria confirmed only two of its planes were downed by Turkey.read more at Reuters
Oil company releases sticker showing Greta being sexually assaulted; she responds
A Canadian oil company has been criticised after it released a sticker showing 17-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg being sexually assaulted. Responding to the sticker, Greta tweeted, "They're starting to get more and more desperate...This shows we're winning." Greta drew criticism from supporters of the oil and gas sector when she made a series of appearances across Canada last year.read more at Twitter
What does the US-Taliban peace agreement to end 18-year war say?
The US will withdraw all 13,000 troops from Afghanistan within 14 months in exchange for assurances by Taliban it will prevent terrorist groups from using Afghan soil to stage attacks against US and its allies. Taliban will release 1,000 prisoners and the US will release 5,000 Taliban prisoners. The US will work with UNSC to remove Taliban members from sanctions.read more at Reuters
Deeply touched by Aamir's emotional message on coronavirus: Chinese envoy
Sharing Aamir Khan's video wherein he urged Chinese citizens to take precautions amid the coronavirus outbreak, Chinese Ambassador to India Sun Weidong said, "Deeply touched by emotional message from Aamir...His support is...well-received in China." He further called Aamir the "ambassador of love". "We will eventually embrace brighter future when Spring flowers bloom across China," Weidong added.read more at The Quint
S Korean churches closed due to coronavirus outbreak
Churches in South Korea were closed on Sunday due to the coronavirus outbreak in the country, reports said. Some of the churches held online services instead, the reports added. "It's a wise decision to do it online, since the virus would easily spread at mass gatherings and churches can be no exception," said one of the worshippers.read more at Reuters
Germany reports 51 more new coronavirus cases, total cases at 117
The total tally of coronavirus cases in Germany rose to 117 after 51 new cases were detected, the Robert Koch Institute for disease control said on Sunday. More than half the cases have been detected in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state, the country's most populous state. Schools and daycare centres in the state will be closed on Monday amid coronavirus fears.read more at Reuters
China to repatriate citizens from coronavirus-hit countries if necessary
If necessary China will repatriate its citizens from countries seriously affected by the new coronavirus outbreak, a Chinese Foreign Ministry official said. However, the officials did not name any particular country. The virus has spread to at least 60 countries recently, with Iran, South Korea and Italy being among the worst affected.read more at Reuters
Iran to get help to fight coronavirus despite sanctions: WHO chief
The WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that Iran will be provided all the help it needs to combat the new coronavirus outbreak despite the international sanctions being imposed on it. Iran reported over 900 coronavirus cases while the death toll rose to 54. Iran's neighbouring countries have reported virus cases linked to people who recently visited the country.read more at ANI
Taliban meets diplomats from Russia, Indonesia after US peace deal
Taliban's political chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar met with the foreign ministers from Turkey and Norway along with diplomats from Russia and Indonesia hours after signing a peace deal with US. The Taliban said that the dignitaries expressed their commitments towards Afghanistan's reconstruction and development. It's part of the Taliban's attempt to gain international legitimacy, a report said.read more at Deccan Herald
Asia Bibi, Pak woman cleared of blasphemy, invited to live in France
Asia Bibi, the Pakistani Christian woman who spent eight years on death row on blasphemy charges, has said she has been invited to live in France after meeting the country's President Emmanuel Macron. Bibi was acquitted in 2018 and moved to Canada in 2019. Bibi added that she needed time to decide if she wanted to move to France.read more at Reuters
At least 500 migrants arrive in Greece after Turkey relaxes curbs
At least 500 migrants arrived in Greece on Sunday after Turkey relaxed curbs on their movements recently. Turkey signed a deal with the European Union in 2016 to restrain the asylum seekers in its territory from reaching Europe in return for funds. However, Turkey removed the restraint after 33 of its soldiers were killed in Syria in recent fighting there.read more at Reuters
Malaysia arrests man for social media posts that insult king
Malaysian Police arrested a man for social media posts that insult Malaysia's King Abdullah over his decision to appoint ex-interior minister Muhyiddin Yassin as the country's new PM. The police are also investigating three others for social media posts that allegedly insult the king and threaten public order. Mahathir Mohamad resigned as the PM recently and plunged Malaysia into crisis.read more at Reuters
South Korea reports over 500 more coronavirus cases, death toll at 18
South Korea reported 586 more cases of the new coronavirus, taking the total to 3,736 while the death toll rose to 18. "We'll be able to overcome the coronavirus outbreak and revive our shrunken economy," the country's President Moon Jae-in said. "The government is now waging all-out responses after raising the crisis alert to the highest level," he added.read more at Reuters
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